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Dr. Michael Gardam confirmed to take permanent role as Health PEI CEO
2021-10-18
The Health PEI Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Gardam as the permanent CEO for Health PEI. Dr. Gardam was recommended for the position by the Health PEI Board of Directors following a competitive search. Dr. Gardam has been Interim CEO of Health PEI since the departure of...
Renovations begin for main entrance and kitchen at Kings County Memorial Hospital
2021-10-08
Renovations to improve the main entrance and kitchen at Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) are beginning today. The new renovations will improve patient flow and privacy at the hospital. In the past, all KCMH visitors and patients had to pass by the main reception desk located within the entry...
Sherwood Home closing in early October, residents relocated to PE Home
2021-09-15
Residents of Sherwood Home are moving to Prince Edward Home over the coming weeks to provide a safer location for care. The nine residents will move on or before October 3. This relocation is due to the current building not meeting National Building Code (NBC) standards for safety. A recent review...
More COVID-19 testing sites available to start school year
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/more-covid-19-testing-sites-available-to-start-school-year
2021-09-03
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is encouraging those heading back-to-school to get tested for COVID-19 this weekend, if they are experiencing any symptoms. Additional Health PEI testing locations will be available for Island K-12 students, post-secondary students, teachers,...
Health PEI and Maple extend access to virtual care platform
2021-08-26
Health PEI’s Virtual Care Clinic, an online platform offered through Maple, has been extended for another twelve months to support Islanders without a primary care provider to access a doctor virtually. The service was launched in July 2020 to enhance access to care, particularly for people who...
Province launches new Mental Health and Addictions Research Centre
2021-08-12
Health PEI is pleased to announce the launch of a Mental Health and Addictions Research Centre. The research centre is led by Dr. Amanda Hudson, Director, Mental Health and Addictions Research, Health PEI. Dr. Hudson is providing oversight to a team comprised of a research coordinator, programming...
Health PEI clinic hours changing
2021-07-30
COVID-19 testing availability and cough and fever clinic hours are changing across the Island starting August 1st. , COVID-19 Testing Clinics:, Borden: Open 7 days a week. 8-4:00pm Slemon Park: Drop in only. Monday and Friday 8-4:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday 8-12:00pm. Park Street: Monday to Friday...
New Provincial Dental Care Program launches
2021-07-29
Islanders can now apply for Prince Edward Island’s new Provincial Dental Care Program . “Oral health is such an important component of our overall health, so I am pleased to see our government’s plans for the Provincial Dental Care Program become a reality. This program will allow Island seniors...
COVID-19 testing clinics hours changing
2021-07-23
COVID-19 testing availability is changing across the Island, but testing sites remain open daily for those who need it. Testing sites in Montague and O’Leary will no longer be open. The Slemon Park testing site will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Park Street testing clinic in Charlottetown...
PEI launches new Psychologist Incentive Program
2021-07-06
A new Psychologist Incentive Program will improve access to psychology services and increase support to meet the mental health needs of Islanders. “Psychologists are in high demand in Prince Edward Island, and we are pleased to offer this new incentive program to bring even more of these highly...